Sentences with phrase «emergency protection orders»

The provision of interim and emergency protection orders are insufficient to provide adequate protection.

«Through Emergency Protection Orders, this legislation would provide, among other things, for the victim to remain in the family home where they can have uninterrupted access to school, family, employment and community support.»

And the Family Violence Protection Act will soon allow applications for Emergency Protection Orders to be made on an ex parte basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week without a lawyer.

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X Council - v - B (Emergency Protection Orders)[2004] EWHC 2015 (Fam), [2005] 1 FLR 341: Care — Human rights — Emergency protection orders — Care plans — Parental involvement in changes to care plan — Lacunae in EPO scheme.

Most provinces and territories in Canada now have legislation providing for emergency protection orders in cases of family violence.

We deal with all family legal situations from Emergency Protection Orders, Restraining Orders, Common Law Relationships, Separation, Divorce, Matrimonial Disputes, Grandparent's Rights / Access, Custody, Access, Parenting, Contact, Child Support, Spousal Support, Legal Separations, Separation Agreements, Maintenance, Maintenance Arrears or Maintenance Enforcement.

There are other legal options that a parent or guardian can apply for to help protect against abuse, such as emergency protection orders and peace bonds.

This means that for the rest of the country, the sections pertaining to emergency protection orders are essentially useless, as there is no authority empowered to grant them.

This post will briefly address the unique circumstances in which the FHRMIRA came to be, and then provide an overview and critique of several provisions: section 7 (exemption for First Nations wishing to enact their own matrimonial real property (MRP) laws), sections 16 - 19 (emergency protection orders), section 20 (exclusive possession orders), and section 26 (leases).

The report identified several uncertainties that landlords and property managers have about protection orders: lack of knowledge of emergency protection orders and confusion about various types of no - contact orders (at 14), and lack of clarity about how and when tenants may apply for these types of orders (at 45).

The PAFVA enables «family members» to obtain emergency protection orders (EPOs) on an ex parte basis (i.e. without notice to the respondent) in circumstances where «family violence» has occurred, the claimant «has reason to believe that the respondent will continue or resume carrying out family violence», and «by reason of seriousness or urgency, the order should be granted to provide for the immediate protection of the claimant and other family members who reside with the claimant» (section 2).

Anecdotal evidence suggests that Emergency Protection Orders have risen significantly because cases that would have been started as care proceedings have been «held up» until they were PLO ready but in the meantime a child protection emergency has arisen in the case.

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If a judge deems the British Columbia government is not doing enough to protect crucial habitat of the endangered spotted owl, he or she could order the federal environment minister to recommend an emergency protection order under the federal Species at Risk Act.

Topics covered include Applying for an Emergency Protection Order; Peace Bonds; Preparing for Court and much more.

Emergency Protection Order: An EPO is a way to address the immediate safety of victims of family violence.

Legal Aid of Alberta offers the Emergency Protection Order Program, where a lawyer will assist you in obtaining an EPO at no cost.

The Emergency Protection Order Program is for those who have been the recipient of family violence and are seeking immediate protection from further harm.

This free program will provide help with risk assessments and safety plans, information, and a lawyer for the purpose of obtaining an Emergency Protection Order (EPO).

A person may appear in court without a lawyer; however, it is advisable to get a lawyer, for example from the Emergency Protection Order Program at [phone].

Note: If the assault was by a family member and there is fear of immediate violence, an Emergency Protection Order (EPO) may be appropriate.

If one spouse is harassing the other and they want to prevent contact, he / she has some other options such as an Emergency Protection Order or a Restraining Order.

This program can help you obtain an emergency protection order against a spouse or family member if you feel as though you are at an immediate danger.

Section 16 (1) provides that an ex parte application for an emergency protection order can be made before a designated judge.

If you are concerned about the dangerous or threatening behaviour of someone who has harmed you, or other people who behave toward you in a threatening way, you can request a protection order or emergency protection order through the RCMP or Alison McAteer House to help keep you and your family safe.

Even though Tom is living in his son - in - law's house, he could apply for an emergency protection order.

Eleanor has acted in a wide range of care applications which have included an application for an emergency protection order of such gravity it was heard in the high court.

The Act provides options to a person who has experienced violence in a family situation including the option of obtaining from a court a restraining order, a peace bond, an emergency protection order, a Queen's Bench protection order, and a warrant permitting entry.

The local authority commenced care proceedings and the child was removed from the parents» care under an emergency protection order.

On the basis of suspected emotional abuse, her team manager then obtained an emergency protection order.

Where an accredited State or Territory heritage regime (AR) is in operation, the Bill imposes a «national interest» test upon: o the acceptance of an application for a long term protection order (LPO)(s 39 (2)-RRB-; o the making of an emergency protection order (EPO)(s 62 (3)-RRB-(c)-RRB-; o the making of an interim protection order (IPO)(s 63 (2)-RRB-(b)(iii)-RRB-; and o the making of an LPO (s 45).

In relation to the making of an Emergency Protection Order (EPO) under the Bill, section 62 currently requires information to be supplied separately from the originating application, leaving the process open to the involvement of non-applicant parties and consequential conflict and litigation.

In some provinces and territories you may be able to get a non-criminal emergency protection order, such as a court order that tells the person who was abusive that they must not communicate with you.

If an emergency protection order is not available, you may be able to get a peace bond.

An Emergency Protection Order lasts for up to eight days and can be extended by the court once for a further seven days.

If there is an application for an Emergency Protection Order or a Care Order or anything related to that, the court will automatically appoint a guardian for the child.

A child is «in care» when they are under an interim (temporary) or full care order or an emergency protection order.

If this happens, the parent can ask the court to end («discharge») the Emergency Protection Order.

In exceptional circumstances, an Emergency Protection Order can be made at a hearing that the parents do not know about (called «without notice»).

Sometimes social workers ask the police to use these powers if they are worried that a child is in immediate danger and they do not have time to apply to court for an emergency protection order (EPO) to keep the child safe.

If Children's Services believes a child is in urgent need of protection, it can ask the court to make an Emergency Protection Order.

The Local Authority can apply to the court for an Emergency Protection Order if there is an urgent need to protect a child or young person.

A Child Assessment Order can be applied for in non-emergency situations where there are suspicions of harm or lack of parental co-operation, but not grounds for an Emergency Protection Order or Care Order.

An Interim Care Order will often follow an Emergency Protection Order and gives the court time to collect more information whilst protecting the child.

An Emergency Protection Order (EPO) is designed to protect individuals against immediate violence from family members.

Not exact matches

For schools, they have found that there can be a number of benefits for lockdown facilities, not just in terms of emergency situations, but for providing additional protection for the children and staff at the school, or using lockdown outside of hours in order to ensure that the building is safe and on site assets are protected around the clock.

Whether it's ordering something online buying airline tickets, renting a car or having to buy a new refrigerator in an emergency a credit card gives you powerful protections and even some extra benefits.

Registered open - end companies (the legal term for mutual funds) may not suspend the right of redemption and must pay redemption proceeds within seven days, except in certain emergencies or for such other periods as the Commission may by order permit for the protection of security holders of the company.

«At first, the Environmental Protection Agency believed the situation was so serious that it issued a rare emergency order in late 2010 that said at least two homeowners were in immediate danger from a well saturated with flammable methane,» the AP wrote.